In this series two ropes are turned at one time, and this requires considerable skill on the part of the turners and a great deal on the part of the jumpers. When two ropes are turned inward toward each other, the turn is called "Double Dodge," or "Double Dutch." When the two ropes are turned outward, away from each other, the turn is called "French Rope."
1. While the two ropes are turned inward, the players run in, jump, or skip over each rope in turn as it comes, and run out on the opposite side.
2. Number one is repeated, taking the fancy jumps described under 1 for the single rope.
3. The two ropes are turned outward, and the players run in, jump, and run out, as described above.
4. "Chase the Fox." This is played with the ropes turning either Double Dodge, or French Rope, and any of the fancy jumps mentioned previously are taken, the players going through in single file, following a leader, the fox, who chooses the feat which all are to perform.
IV. Large Single Rope and Small Individual Rope
While two turners keep the large rope turning, a player turning and skipping his own small rope goes through the following feats:—
1. The player stands in and jumps five times, both the large and small ropes starting together. He then runs out forward.
2. While turning and skipping his own individual rope, the player runs under the large rope.
3. The player runs in while his own rope is turning, jumps five times, and runs out on the opposite side.